Community Stories
Read about the latest updates, successes, and news from our communities.
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Mbo
Akwa Ibom
Shell's $3 Billion Contractor Finance Initiative Should Inspire Oil Operators in Akwa Ibom
Increased contractor capacity would create thousands of direct and indirect jobs.
Admin
7/5/2026
Other
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
OML 13 Host Communities Development Trust Launches Needs Assessment to Guide Future Development Projects
We urge the host communities to manage the funds available through the Trust wisely.
Admin
7/2/2026
Other
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
Niger Delta DevTrack to Launch Comprehensive Local Government Budget Performance Reports
The decision to publish reports at the mid-year and year-end stages reflects the realities of local government administration.
Admin
7/1/2026
Economic Empowerment
Udung Uko
Akwa Ibom
As We Reopen the Udung Uko Skill Acquisition Centre
The true measure of success will not be the number of ceremonies held within the premises but the number of youths who graduate with practical skills.
Admin
6/24/2026
Infrastructure
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
Building Progress Together: The Case for Stronger State–Local Government Partnerships in Road Development
Road infrastructure remains one of the most visible indicators of development in any society.
Admin
6/20/2026
Infrastructure
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
Why Local Governments Must Invest in Lasting Public Infrastructure
The future of Nigeria's development cannot rest solely on Abuja or state capitals. It must also be driven from the grassroots.
Admin
6/18/2026
Other
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
Emoimee HCDT Mbo Releases List of Projects for 2026
Tenderers are advised to carefully read and comply with the following instructions. Noncompliance may result in disqualification of the submitted Tender
Admin
4/3/2026
Other
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
An Open Invitation to Build Transparency Together: A Message to HCDT Boards and Public Office Media Teams in Mbo
Too often, impactful efforts fade after announcements. DevTrack ensures that these contributions are permanently documented and accessible to the people.
Admin
3/29/2026
Other
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
If HCDTs Fail, the Communities Must Look Inward
OMP ADEC did not merely fail because of corruption at the top. It failed because there was no sustained, organized pressure from below
Admin
3/27/2026
Other
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
Tracking Every Naira: The Case for Digital Financial Reporting in Host Community Trusts
The establishment of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 represented a landmark shift in Nigeria’s oil and gas governance framework
Admin
3/16/2026
Other
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
The Silent Risk in the PIA: How the 20% Reserve Fund Could Become a Pipeline for Financial Abuse
The idea behind the reserve fund is straightforward and commendable.
Admin
3/10/2026
Other
Mbo
Akwa Ibom
Strengthening the HCDT Framework: DevTrack’s Transition into a Comprehensive GRC Platform
The evolution of Niger Delta DevTrack into a comprehensive Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform marks a decisive shift
Admin
3/5/2026